Step 1: The Circuit

The repulsor is essentially two circuits that are switched ON/OFF using a DPST switch.

The source of the DC Step-up Charging Module is the good old analog cameras. When extracting the module, mark the wires so you don’t mix them up. If you have one lying around, then don’t waste time reinventing the wheel. If not, then google is your friend.

Do not short the lead of a charged capacitor, it will pop in your face, literally. I learnt my lesson the hard way a while back. Play safe, always have a large resistor handy, discharge the capacitor via the resistor before you begin to fiddle with it.

The purpose of the discharge switch in the schematic is to short and safely discharge the capacitor when it’s no longer in use.

Step 2: Assembling The Lamp

8 LEDs are connected in parallel and soldered to the board forming a circle. The Xenon tube bulb with it’s reflector is attached to the center.

The lamp reflector is a bit tricky to source. The challenge is trying to find the right size that fits or at least can be modified. Finally achieved a perfect fit after extensive searching, followed by some cutting and sanding.

The diffuser is whole lot easier to make. It is cut to shape from semi-translucent polypropylene (microwave plastic container). The cylindrical casing is salvaged from a broken eye-ball lamp.

Step 3: Metal Works And Mounting

The arm mounting frame is made from aluminum flat bars bended to size. The underside is layered with velcro straps. Everything riveted in place, protruding rivets are sanded.

The circuit and the batteries are mounted on flat plates riveted to the above mounting frame.

Could a similar version of this be made with high power leds so that it would literally have a beam of light as well as the flash circuit? Sort of a more powerful burst nd a less powerful (but long range) sustained beam.

I am quite inspired by your innovative creation. This is a wonderful 'ible and I give you a 5/5. I plan on making this using my supply of capacitors from a coilgun, but I need to know where to find a circuit board like yours. Do you have any recommendations as to where I might find one?